ICT for Development

It is a fact without question that the modern age is a computer driven one. Therefore, it is not for anyone to decide weather to use or not to use technology as a daily essential in the third world nations. The truth in the face of everyone is that we are all affected by technology. Nearly all the banking services have been automated, therefore, who can escape the technological Trap. Soon people in the third world nations would require computers in their homes to do what peviously they had to take a trip in order to accomplish. Things like shopping, education and so on. However, the rate at which technological services are progressing does not match the advancement in computer leteracy of the vulnerable groups in Africa. Most rural schools are yet to get a really good glance at a modern Desk top Computer far less a Laptop or Notebook computer. They may have seen a computer on paper but not enough to distinguish the different common parts of the equipment in reality when one is physically present. The level and quality of Computer knowledge being imparted is sometimes half baked. The Lecturer calls the System Unit as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). Well the argument being advanced is that of simplifying the knowledge. If that is the case why not call the entire house a Toilet in order to describe what a house is. Africa needs to bridge up the Technology gap A.S.A.P. What can Africa do in order to ensure that everyone has equal access or opportunity to the ICT Gadgets?...///(send your comments)

Bright Mulenga